§ MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Moorish delegates from Mulai Hafid, now in Europe, solicited an audience at the Foreign Office; and, if so, what reply was given to them.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYThe Answer is in the negative.
§ MR. ASHLEYDid not a single delegate approach the right hon. Gentleman?
§ SIR EDWARD GREYNo, Sir.
§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the fact that Mulai Hafid is already in possession of Marakesh, the capital of Southern Morocco, and is now advancing on Fez, the northern capital, it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to recognise him as Sultan should he succeed in capturing the latter city.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYI am not aware that anything has occurred which would justify His Majesty's Government in forming any such intention.
§ MR. ASHLEYWith whom will the right hon. Gentleman negotiate in the event of requiring to negotiate with the Government of Morocca, if he does not negotiate with Mulai Hafid?
§ SIR EDWARD GREYWe cannot recognise more than one Sovereign at once.